Who has Vietnam manager Park Hang-seo picked for the 2022 AFF Championship?
Two-time AFF Championship winners Vietnam will enter the competition aiming to make amends for a somewhat underwhelming performance at the 2020 edition and to lift the trophy for a third time.
They were undone by rivals Thailand in the semi-finals last time around, with Chanathip Songkrasin proving the difference as he netted twice in the first leg, with Vietnam unable to bounce back in the return.
The Golden Star Warriors will be determined to do better now, but they will have to deal with Laos, Malaysia, Singapore and Myanmar in the group stages first.
Vietnam kick off their AFF Mitsubishi Cup 2022 against Laos on December 21.
Who will make Park Hang-seo's starting XI, though?
Let's take a look at the available options!
- Minh Anh
GOALKEEPERS
Dang Van Lam will likely be battling it out with Tran Nguyen Manh for the No.1 jersey, with both getting a chance between the sticks during the recent international break in September.
Nguyen Van Toan is the other option in goal.
| Name |
Club |
| Dang Van Lam |
Topenland Binh Dinh FC |
| Tran Nguyen Manh |
Viettel |
| Nguyen Van Toan |
Hai Phong |
- Zhizhao Wu
DEFENDERS
Vietnam have a nice mix of youth and experience in defence.
Arguably their most experienced defender is Que Ngoc Hai, who has made over 50 appearances for the national team, featuring at multiple AFF Championships, as well as an Asian Cup.
Do Duy Manh, Bui Tien Dung, Vu Van Thanh and Doan Van Hau are among the other experienced campaigners in Vietnam's defence.
| Name |
Club |
| Nguyen Thanh Binh |
Viettel FC |
| Bui Tien Dung |
Viettel FC |
| Bui Hoang Viet Anh |
Hanoi FC |
| Nguyen Thanh Chung |
Hanoi FC |
| Do Duy Manh |
Hanoi FC |
| Doan Van Hau |
Hanoi FC |
| Que Ngoc Hai |
Song Lam Nghe An |
| Ho Tan Tai |
TopenLand Binh Dinh FC |
| Vu Van Thanh |
Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC |
| Nguyen Phong Hong Duy |
Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC |
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MIDFIELDERS
Star player Nguyen Quang Hai offers creativity in midfield, with Do Hung Dung adding stability and balance.
Promising youngster Khuat Van Khang could be a bit of a wildcard option, with the 19-year-old scoring on his debut in the 4-0 friendly win over Singapore earlier this year.
| Name |
Club |
| Nguyen Quang Hai |
Pau FC |
| Nguyen Hai Huy |
Hai Phong FC |
| Chau Ngoc Quang |
Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC |
| Do Hung Dung |
Hanoi FC |
| Nguyen Tuan Anh |
HAGL FC |
| Nguyen Hoang Duc |
Viettel FC |
| Phan Van Duc |
Cong An Nhan Dan FC |
| Khuat Van Khang |
Viettel FC |
- Mai Viết
ATTACKERS
Nguyen Tien Linh and Nguyen Van Quyet are the two biggest names in attack, with Nguyen Van Toan also offering an experienced alternative.
| Name |
Club |
| Nguyen Van Quyet |
Hanoi FC |
| Nguyen Van Toan |
Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC |
| Pham Tuan Hai |
Hanoi FC |
| Nguyen Tien Linh |
Binh Duong FC |